My son asked me that question the other night and I’ve been thinking about it on and off ever since.

When my kids were younger, I fell into this trap pretty frequently. I thought everyone was judging me and each time one of the kids stepped out of line that was a direct reflection of me being a failure as a parent.

We’ve all experienced it. We’ve all opened the door to our child’s room and wondered exactly how many unreported earthquakes must’ve occurred to make such a mess possible.

If you’re concerned that your teen is breaking your house rules or trying to provoke arguments, there are ways to keep them safe and restore order.

So what’s all the fuss about social skills this summer?